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Lépine Competition: a firefighter’s invention has won an award
The winner of the 116th Lépine Competition is a professional firefighter with the Bouches-du-Rhône Fire and Rescue Service (SDIS). His invention is a device for locating and signalling emergencies, designed to…
Fire service: the ‘Bacquet’ Act has been enacted
Reform of the loyalty and recognition scheme for volunteer firefighters and the creation of an A+ category for professional management posts are the two key areas…
Elections: 50,000 police officers and military personnel mobilised on Sunday
This presidential election is taking place under a state of emergency. To ensure security during the second round of the election, around 50,000 police officers and military personnel (including the…
Réunion (974): The island’s firefighters are on strike
On Tuesday, there were numerous traffic delays on Réunion Island (974) following a strike call by the national union of professional firefighters and administrative and technical staff. The firefighters…
Debate: Does Emmanuel Macron want to scrap benefits for firefighters?
A piece of information circulating widely on social media suggests that the presidential candidate, Emmanuel Macron (En Marche!), is planning to reduce the hourly allowances for…
Queyras Valley (05)
A fire has been reported in the Queyras Valley (05). Update at 5.00 pm: the fire is still burning; it has already spread across nearly 20…
The Garden at a place called Puyhabilier (19)
A fire has been reported in the commune of Le Jardin, in the locality known as Puyhabilier (19). For your safety, please avoid the area.
Maillas (40)
A fire has been reported in Maillas; several resources have been deployed, including two Canadair aircraft. The fire is reported to have already spread over 2 hectares! The fire has been extinguished; it is reported that 2 to 3 hectares have been burnt…
Treschenu-Creyers (26)
A fire has been reported in the municipality of Treschenu-Creyers (26). For your safety, please avoid the area. Update: the fire is still burning; nearly 10 hectares are reported to have already…
Luzenac (09)
A fire has been reported in the commune of Luzenac (09). For your safety, please avoid the area. Update: the fire has been extinguished; less than 1 hectare is thought to have been burnt!
Saint-Pierre-la-Mer (11)
A fire has been reported in Saint-Pierre-la-Mer in the Aude (11). Emergency services are heading to the scene. The fire is in the Clappe massif, about thirty…
Brette-les-Pins (72)
A fire was reported in the area at 9.00 this morning. The fire has been brought under control but has not been completely extinguished. Around thirty firefighters have been deployed; some fifteen hectares have…
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